Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

I liked this poem. It was pleasant and had upbeat feel to it. (I personally like poems that rhyme, where I can understand what it means) I didn't see anything to change for this one. It was nice. : )

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2009

Hey turtlestage..

I was surprised to see it was you..lol I can't believe you didn't find an error or two..I count on you for that, you know? I wasn't sure whether to submit this or not, but I'm glad I did. It's just my way of saying we need to appreciate the beauty of the simple things.

Thanks for stopping by. Your friend, Carol

reply by --Turtle. on 04-Jul-2009

lol, It's bound to happen time to time... I'm always worry I'll just muck up poems, Especially when they're freestyle. Or maybe it's all the paint fumes I breathed in from painting today... Most likely, you just wrote a nice solid poem that I didn't see anything I could suggest. : )

reply by the author on 04-Jul-2009

turtlestage...

Are you trying to become a painter instead of a writer? If so...I have a few walls in my house...stop on by and I'll loan you a brush.

Happy Fourth of July my friend....Have a great day! Carol

Comment from sengwriter

Excellent

Hi

A real good poem. An inspiring one. With the hope of shining again, to get back the stolen smiles you took help of the natures' all graceful gifts and how it work that you have established at the last - the stolen smile being able to misplace the frown on the face.

Really enjoyable one. I wish you all success in the forthcoming contest.

Gautam :)

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2009

Gautam..

Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. I appreciate your best wishes. Carol

Comment from Amicus

Excellent

Begin Again, I like this cheerful, up-beat poem with its rhymed and rhythmic wise message. That folks need to look around and realize that no ones life is all dark nor is it all light and that one can find a reason for happiness even in the darkest of times is well said here.

Nice job.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2009

Amiscus..

thank you so much for reading and for your kind comments. They are greatly appreciated. Carol

Comment from Shirley B

Excellent

You have written a nice poem. You gave a lot of good examples of some nice things that make us alot happier. Thanks for writing such a nice poem, Happy writing. Shirley

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2009

Shirley...

Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem. I greatly appreciate it. Thanks again - Carol

Comment from Blaidd Drwg

Excellent

Carol, I love the way you have used beauty found in each season to show forth the true wonder of God's Earth. Me, I love the spring and fall, and sometimes complain about the summer (too hot) and winter (too cold) so, I guess I need to keep this poem on my fridge during the upcoming hot months :)

John

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2009

John...

I think I find myself rowing in the same boat as you. I love the spring and fall. Summer's nice until lit gets HOT and winter is pretty if you can stay inside.

Thanks for reading and for the nice comments.
Your friend, Carol

Comment from Jnetgame

Excellent

Very nice poem. I agree that if we just look around us, their is always something to smile about (usually that doesn't cost money). Nothing to change in this. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2009

Jnetgame

Thank you for reading and for your kind comments. They are greatly appreciated. Carol C

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

Carol, I love the beautiful examples you provide of the smile-inducing loveliness nature provides us in each and every season of the year - never an excuse have we to sit in misery.
This is a thoughtful and happy poem in the happy poem contest - who could ask for more??? Your well-composed rhyming quatrains should do well. Brooke

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2009

Brooke..

I now feel absolutely wonderful after your review. I was terrified to post this because I feared people would not understand the happiness of the simple things. Thank you so much for your comments. I greatly appreciate it. Awesome.

Thanks again - Carol

Comment from Amfunny

Excellent

Yes, we are always better off than someone else and we always have something to be thankful and happy about. Well done. Good luck.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2009

amfunny..

Thanks for reading and understanding my viewpoint. It's not the material things that will make us truly happy. Thanks again - Carol

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Yes, good motto with "Turn that frown upside down" along with all the affirmations throughout your poem. I also enjoyed your use of alliteration and personification of "autumn's." Your use of the question was also effective.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2009

Joan ...

Thanks for the comments. I was glad that my point about the simple things in life making us happy was understood. Thanks again Carol

Comment from Deejharrington

Excellent

You have given us a lot of reasons to smile. Thank you. In these days, its easier to find reasons to frown and scowl. But negative breeds negative. The more people we smile at, the more smiles we'll see in return and so on.
deb

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2009

Deb..

Thank you very much.. I wasn't sure my point would come across. Thanks again - Carol

reply by Deejharrington on 03-Jul-2009

You're welcome
deb